Below is a weekly recap of the week’s blog posts including new e-scrap regulations in New York, how to recover lost files or documents, the rising need for cybersecurity post-pandemic, and Apple’s steps to make the company more eco-friendly. New York Adopts E-Scrap Regulations The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) published the…
Apple’s sleek products are beloved around the globe, but the company has been under fire in recent years for false environmental claims. Despite the tech giant’s prior claims of being environmentally conscious, Apple is still the largest manufacturer of electronic devices, therefore, directly responsible for a large portion of the world’s electronic waste. However, this…
Rumors that Apple is developing a leasing program for its devices have recently circulated, raising questions from the company’s loyal customers. The rumors stirred surprise among Apple users, however, this is not the first time the idea of leasing devices has been put into action. Berlin-based device leasing company, Grover, was founded in 2015 with…
Apple has been a long time supporter of subscriptions, even more so in recent years with the release of services like Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple News Plus, Apple Fitness Plus and Apple Arcade. The company is now rumored to be extending subscription services to its hardware. According to Bloomberg, the tech giant is…
Below is a recap of the past week’s blog posts including the new Self-Service Repair program Apple recently announced, a recycling bill passed by the House in early November, a study conducted revealing the value of the recycling industry, and some tips for recycling electronics during the holiday season. Apple Unveils New Self-Service Repair Program …
For the last few years the Right to Repair Movement has gained traction with many different companies in efforts to protect customers’ right to repair their own devices. Famous for its sleek, expensive products, Apple has publicly lobbied against the movement for years, and refused to release any information on repair for their products. The…